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February

Organic Gardening Tips for February

Spring is almost here! The days are gradually getting longer.....Time to do lots of preparation and sowing of early crops in the greenhouse or on your windowsills. Jobs to do...
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What is mulching (top dressing) and why should you do it?

What is mulching (top dressing) and why should you do it?

Mulching (also known as top dressing) offers numerous benefits for your plants, weed control, soil and overall garden health. A mulch is a layer of material applied to the surface...
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January

Organic Gardening Tips for January

A new year has begun!! Welcome 2024!  Its time to make plans for your garden and allotment and order in seeds and plants!  We can now also look forward to...
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Max La Manna

Spicy Carrot, Potato and Parsnip Filo Traybake

Looking for something new to create with seasonal vegetables this Christmas? Let us inspire you with chef Max La Manna’s low-waste, no-fuss simple recipes, with this one-pan Spicy Carrot, Potato and Parsnip...
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Organic Gardening Tips for December

Organic Gardening Tips for December

The brief cold snap has gone for now and it's time to start making plans for next years vegetable crops and flowering bed designs. Don't forget to prune all the...
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Lime Trees

National Tree Week - Nov 23rd - Dec 1st 2024

It’s National Tree Week and it is the UK’s biggest annual tree celebration, running from November 23rd 2024 – December 1st 2024. It was originally called “Plant A Tree in...
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Organic Gardening Tips for November

Organic Gardening Tips for November

The clocks have moved back and the days are getting shorter and colder. The rain and storms keep coming, so the ground is still saturated. Its time to start protecting...
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October

Organic Gardening Tips For October

October is always full of joyous, bright Autumn colours on all kinds of plants, from flowers to fruit. Golden leaves are falling from the trees and orange pumpkins are being...
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Wildlife Week

Attract wildlife as natural predators

Chemical free tips to rebalance the eco-systems in your garden. Attract wildlife and watch your garden flourish. Once you’ve stopped using pesticides in your garden, it’s important to attract wildlife...
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Organic Gardening Tips for September

Every day the sun is setting earlier and earlier as September is a crossroad month for seasons. We can hopefully enjoy our gardens getting some rain as it has been...
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August

Organic Gardening Tips for August

Vegetable beds and allotments are now overflowing with organic fruit and vegetables to harvest. After a very slow start to the growing year, due to the weather, we are finally...
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Nasturtium as a Companion Plant

Nasturtiums - The perfect organic pest control

Nasturtiums are the perfect organic pest control! Flea and cucumber beetles will be tempted away from squash and cucumber plants. Cabbage white butterflies are attracted to their leaves, and they...
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Recommended by Lucy Hutchings of @shegrowsveg and author of “Get Up and Grow” and recommended by Anna Greenland of @annagreenland and author of "Grow Easy"